Tag: funk

I wanna be where you are

On such a cold & snowy day only one thing can warm me, and that’s being in touch with myself and not being lost in the world, in thoughts, ideas and other not-real imaginative things.

Here is the situation – accept it or deal with it! But be present and pay attention.

And that’s pretty much how i always understood this song: I wanna be where you are. You meaning me. Not my idea of who i am and always looking for something. There is nothing to look for everything is right here, right now!

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Erykah Badu & the Roots “i wanna be where you are”

Killing in the name of… RATM covers

I. the first version was sent to me by one of our readers, and its quite a great one submitted by Alexis Maizel and heres what he wrote: “I enclose you a recent cover by a French folk band called ‘La maison Tellier’ of the classical ‘Killing in the Name Of” by RATM. I have no affiliation whatsoever with  this band (but for the citizenship), but really dig the track. It would blend quite nicely in one of your next “Sweet Serenade” mixtape. Listen and enjoy.”

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La Maison Tellier – Killing In the Name (RATM cover)

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II. The 2nd version almost made it onto my Sweet Serenade Mixtape Vol.3. Maybe next time, great nonetheless and the smoothest of the three.

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Biffy Cyro – Killing in the name of (RATM cover)

III. Version No 3 comes from the Apples, its a pure funk, soul infused monster, that make the crowd scream the prominent hook in the breakdown. Great throwdown tune for any party.

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The Apples – Killing in the name of (RATM cover)

a few new chromemusic favourites

A few chromemusic favourites for the floor and for your plugs. Enjoy the fine wines!

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“Mrs Officer” (Lil Wayne Cover) James Eric

Great Cover, taken straight from Sweet Serenade Vol 3, coming this month!

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“Black Bug” Wick-it

Finally a good mix of that Big Boi Tune, and a good re-use of the Black Keys.

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“No Strings” Mayer Hawthorne (Jazzy Jeff Rmx)

Jazzy Jeff delivers and somehow this remix is more exciting than most of his late efforts.

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“F**k You” William Shattner (Cee Lo Green Cover)

A cover version as only Captain Kirk can deliver. Bleep my captain says. Video rip.

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“I’ll be your Pillow” Eliza Doolittle

Not really new, just me being late on her, but i am hooked on Eliza Doolittles music.

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“Without a Fight” Janelle Monae

Its Janelle Monae and that means its good these days. Soulful double timer and JMs edgy vocals.

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“Tightrope” (Janelle Monae Cover) Conor J. O Brien from Villagers

Cant go wrong with this tune.

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“Mountain Top” Bedouin Soundclash

The Guitar tune belongs to Bedouin Soundclash.

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“Rudies all around” Hepcat

A little re-discovered gem that i had on a late 90ies comp, dont know anything else bout it, but some great reggae primer.

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“Hey Ya” (Outkast Cover) Sarah Blasko

Another great Cover, we’ve played the Obediah version years ago, still Sarah Blasko has nice voice, the songs a great pop tune and another ipod favourite at present.

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“1st Time” Talib Kweli

Kwelis comeback tune. Talib does it, the sample does the rest. Simple as that.

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“Think It Over” Bilal a soulful gem, we’ve had the accoustic version on here before and this one is almost as good, but Bilal stands the test and is definitely the successor of the 70ies soul legends.

Kanyes been putting out tune after tune on a weekly basis for the past 3 months or so. These two are noteworthy besides, a few others (most notably Monster) that we had up on the site before.

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“Chain Heavy” Kanye West f. Talib Kweli & Consequence

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“Looking for Trouble” Kanye West ft. Pusha T, Cyhi the Prynce, Big Sean & J. Cole

YUM YUM top tunes november

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Remember, remember the 5th of november. Hope you enjoy my new soul sister version of Common & Allen Toussaint. The full & finished version online on Monday. Ps Don’t forget this November marks the start of YUM YUM Vienna & YUM YUM Cologne. Help spread the word and enjoy this months YUM YUM top tunes

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Common & Allen Toussaint “Soul Sister” (chromes 5th of November YUM YUM version)

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Kenyatta Fire “Like A Gipsy”

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K. Sparks “Black Magic” ft Ahmad

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Sexion d’assaut “Désolé”

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DaVille – “Hey Now”

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Florence & The Machine ft. Kid Harpoon – “I’m Goin’ Down“

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Mack Maine – “Groundhog Day” feat Mayday, Ghostwridah & Cee-Lo Green

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Kid Cudi “Scott Mescudi vs the World”

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Jolly Boys “Blue Monday” (New Order Cover)

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Nas, Damien Marley, M.I.A. & Rye Rye “As We Bang” (Ruben x)

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The Beautiful Girls “After All This Time”